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Gaithersburg
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives at Montgomery County Police’s Special Victims Investigations Division asked the public to help locate missing 14-year-old Zion Monique Brandy, who was last seen on April 9th in the 400 block of Quince Orchard Road and is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown eyes and red hair; anyone with information should call (301) 279-8000. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County warned homeowners that unlicensed paving crews are scamming residents with low-cost driveway offers—officials said the crews pressure residents for cash deposits and leave work incomplete, urging people to check licenses and report any suspicious activity. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eleven MCPS students from nine high schools won cash prizes in a Shark Tank-style business pitch challenge held on April 10 (Northwest High School’s team earned $500, Albert Einstein High School’s team won $300, and James Hubert Blake High School’s team received $200) as judges selected innovative ideas to address real-world problems. Montgomery Community Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 7, Gaithersburg officials led by Mayor Jud Ashman awarded four local groups—Muddy Branch Alliance, Gateway Commons HOA Green Team, AstraZeneca, and Benjamin Gaither Center Nature Club—for strong work in protecting the environment. The City Council also approved a proclamation—naming April as Gaithersburg Green Month and April 25 as Arbor Day in the city. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public meeting on April 30 at 7 p.m. to review plans to repair Brink Road Bridge No. M-0064 over Great Seneca Creek—registration is required by April 22 with feedback accepted until May 30. The MoCo Show
- ➤ County Executive Marc Elrich joined the live show 'Montgomery al Día' today to mark its 13th year and 622nd broadcast. He credited host Lorna Virgilí for her commitment in helping Spanish-speaking residents get county news—her work has made the program a trusted community link. Montgomery Community Media
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Celebration of Quilts
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Asbury Methodist Village, Rosborough Center — $10 for 3 days, $5 on Sunday — Explore over 150 quilts along with vendors, raffles, and a scavenger hunt.
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G-Works: Workforce Development Class
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — Free entry with membership — A professional development opportunity for high school students in grades 10-12.
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Open House at The Chase at Quince Orchard
2-4 p.m. — 54 Garden Meadow Pl, Gaithersburg, MD — $795,000 — Explore this contemporary 4-bedroom, 5-bath townhouse just 3 years young.
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Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run
7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Revive your running routine with group runs through the scenic Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.
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Half Price Games Wednesdays
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price games — Enjoy affordable arcade fun every Wednesday at Dave & Buster's.
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Active Aging Expo
9 AM – 2 PM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — An inspiring annual event empowering older adults to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
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Saints Row Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a 3-5 mile run through Gaithersburg followed by pints with fellow runners.
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Skywatching: Telescope Fun
6:30-9 p.m. — Observatory Park — Free entry — Discover the cosmos with hands-on telescope activities and expert help as you gaze at Jupiter.
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Fashion Show Fundraiser
12-4 p.m. — Signature Salon Pro — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant fashion show, live music, and delicious hors d'oeuvres while supporting future beauty professionals.
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Skywatching: Telescope Fun
6 AM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Learn how to use a telescope through hands-on activities.
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